A recent countrywide citizen science project called MyPond launched by researchers from the HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research in Hungary highlights the potential of garden ponds as crucial contributors to urban biodiversity. The online survey gathered data from over 800 garden pond owners, uncovering insights into how these small water bodies support various animals, including amphibians and their tadpoles, odonates, and birds. The study also examined the impact of pond features, pond management practices, and urbanisation on the occurrence of these animals, shedding light on the role of pond management for wildlife.

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